Commercial
Defend, Indemnify, Hold Harmless – What This Contract Language Means for A/E Professionals
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J. Brandon Sieg of Vandeventer Black LLP addresses the question of what is meant when a contract requires an architect or engineer to “defend, indemnify, and hold harmless” the project owner for specific (or not so specific) types of claims that might arise in the future.
Vendor Risk Management as Applied to Fintech Contracts
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Regulatory compliance is an area of fundamental concern – not only for strategic investors – but also for financial institutions contracting for services from financial technology providers, warns Adam Chernichaw of White & Case.
2018’s Top 10 Legal Challenges in Privacy and Data Security
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In an article for Bloomberg Big Law Business, Wiley Rein LLP’s Kirk Nahra details the top-10 U.S. and international developments in 2018 that companies must be aware of to ensure an effective information security program.
Southwest Airlines Reaches $15 Million Settlement in Price Collusion Lawsuit
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Southwest Airlines agreed to pay $15 million to settle nationwide antitrust litigation by passengers who accused the four largest U.S. carriers of conspiring to raise fares by reducing seating capacity, reports Fortune.
Software License Checklist for Licensees: 20 Issues to Consider
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When entering into licenses for commercially available, off-the-shelf software products, it is common to use the “vendor’s paper” for contracting, according to a post on Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP’s Tech & Sourcing blog.
Third-Party Risk Management: Aligning Supplier Onboarding to Contract Onboarding
On-Demand
An on-demand webinar on Determine Inc.’s website discusses best practices for initiating third-party risk efforts by improving the integration of supplier onboarding and contract management.
Keep SaaS And Cloud Contracts Light On Specifics, But Heavy On Revenue Opportunities
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Solution providers shouldn’t let long, tedious contracts get in the way of closing deals, advised lawyer Mark D. Grossman when he spoke at the Ingram Micro One conference, according to CRN.
Drafting Matters: Do Your Non-Competes Bind the Correct Parties?
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Franchisors should ensure that their franchisees’ owners and key employees, especially those with access to confidential materials and training, sign non-competes in their individual capacities, advises Fox Rothschild.
2017 Data Discovery: Celebrity Lessons on Litigation, Legal Ethics, and e-Discovery
Webinar, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. EST
Reed Smith LLP will present a webinar offering a look back on celebrity data discovery law in 2017 and how it affects you and your organization.
HousingWire Webinar: Digital Montgages – Don’t Get Left Behind
Event, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. EST
HousingWire will present a complimentary webinar on digital mortgages on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at 11 a.m. Pacific time / 2 p.m. Eastern time.
Assignment and Delegation in Contracts: Not Just Boilerplate
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Peter M. Watt-Morse and Christopher C. Archer provide an overview of some of the key issues that should be considered when drafting an assignment provision for commercial and technology agreements.
Is Non-Compete in Purchase/Sale of Family-Owned Business Enforceable?
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Michael P. Connolly discusses the case of E.T. Products, LLC v. D.E. Miller Holdings, Inc., in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently addressed the enforceability of non-compete agreements that had been negotiated in connection with a sale of a business.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction or Forum Clauses Same Country/Different Country? How to Decide
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Contract drafters sometimes confuse governing law clauses and jurisdiction clauses, according to a post on the website of Wilk Auslander.
Bankrupt Toys R Us Can Pay Executives Millions of Dollars in Bonuses, Judge Rules
News
Attorneys for the company argued in court papers that the bonuses would help encourage executives to focus on driving up sales as the holidays approach, reports The Washington Post.
J&J, Bayer Ordered to Pay $28 Million in First Xarelto Loss
News
The jury in Philadelphia on Tuesday ordered J&J and Bayer, which jointly developed the product, to pay $1.8 million in actual damages and $26 million in punitive damages, Bloomberg reports.
National Ranking Guide Names AZA to Best Law Firms List for Sixth Year
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Houston’s AZA is listed in the 2018 top tier of area metropolitan law firms for commercial litigation. The selection of Best Law Firms is based on a rigorous process that includes client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from other attorneys in the same practice areas.
A Twist in Oil Patch Arbitration
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Charles Sartain of Gray Reed discusses a recent case in which parties to the sale of a business sent their dispute to accountants to arbitrate.
Fixed-Price Contracts Are Simple – Or Are They?
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Marion T. Hack of Pepper Hamilton examines the definition of fixed-price contracts and cases in which the audit provision in the contract has been unsuccessfully used to assert claims for reimbursement and False Claims Act liability.
ITAR For Government Contractors
Webinar, Dec. 13, 2017, 1 p.m. EST
An upcoming webinar presented by Williams Mullen’s International Practice Group will provide an overview of ITAR for government contracts executives and an update on recent developments in the law.
Judge to Trump Firms: Save Records for AGs’ Emoluments Lawsuit
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The AGs claim that the president’s continued ownership of his business empire allows him to make money from foreign and domestic governments.
